The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 3 , Pages 295-300 , September 2006

Latest developments in the pathogenesis and treatment of celiac disease

  • David Branski, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr David Branski, Department of Pediatrics, Hadassah University Hospital, Hadassah Medical Organization, PO Box 12000, 91120 Jerusalem, Israel
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  • Alessio Fasano, MD
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  • Riccardo Troncone, MD

Received 21 September 2005 ,Accepted 5 June 2006.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00497-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.06.003

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 3 , Pages 295-300 , September 2006

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